Food Science Consulting
We remove technical roadblocks so your product can launch and achieve lasting success
Fractional and Interim Leadership
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Product Management
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Strategic Pipeline planning
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Goal setting, Project Management
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Improving Culture and Teamwork
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Coaching and developing your leaders
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Recruiting and onboarding new hires
Scale-Up to Manufacturing
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Co-packer search and fit assessment
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Processing Equipment evaluations
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Lead Pilot and Plant trials
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Process development
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Supplier and Ingredient Sourcing
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Co-manufacturer relationship management
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Writing Manufacturing Protocols and Product Specifications
Food Safety and Regulatory
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Food Safety Plans, HACCP
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Permits for local, state, and federal compliance
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Audit readiness
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Employee training
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Allergen control programs
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Product Certifications
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Foreign Supplier Verification (FSVP)
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Product Label review and compliance
Product Development
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Product development
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Formulation Optimization for scale-up
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Packaging development
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Shelf life testing
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Product evaluation & testing (sensory, chef, food service and consumer applications)
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Product Troubleshooting
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Nutritional Analysis
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How to start from a commercial kitchen
About Beth Fryksdale
Experience and Expertise
With over 25 years of experience in the food industry, Beth Fryksdale is a freelance consultant and former executive based in the San Francisco Bay Area. She partners with food companies of all types and stages to bring their products to market and grow effectively. Her expertise spans Product Development, Scale-up, Manufacturing, and Food Safety. She offers hands-on support with R&D, packaging, shelf life, labeling, sourcing, co-man selection, and regulatory compliance. Beth also serves as a fractional leader, helping teams set strategy, manage projects, improve culture, and build strong operational foundations.
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Book an introductory meeting
If you’d like to learn more or just have a pressing question about your product, I offer free 30 minute calls.